Hallmarks of an effective non-governmental organisation: the formation and management of Australia's Wentworth Group

Jerome K Vanclay

Science and Public Policy, 2010, vol. 37, issue 9, 719-722

Abstract: Australia's Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists has been highly effective in advancing policy solutions for Australia's land, water and biodiversity. The success of this group relies not only on high-profile individuals and clear communication, but also on organizational support and influential connections. The group's influence was maximized because membership was carefully selected, well-funded, and skillfully managed by a full-time campaign manager who was well-connected to key media and political decision-makers. This article offers evidence countering the emerging popular view that the Wentworth Group was spontaneous, and it offers lessons for other environmental NGOs seeking to influence government policy. Copyright , Beech Tree Publishing.

Date: 2010
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